OSVDB ID: 11048 Title: CUPS Debugging Local Authentication Credential Disclosure |
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Cups contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to view plaintext usernames and passwords, both in the error log and the process list of the affected system. The issue is triggered when a user is authenticated via Samba. It is possible that the flaw may allow users to discover passwords, resulting in a loss of confidentiality. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 1.1.22rc1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |